Operational Excellence Project Manager

The Operational Excellence Project Manager (PM) is a shared resource for business and support function leadership, to deliver complex technology projects on time by managing the project scope, resources, budgets, risks, stakeholder communication, coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, and ensuring quality.

You will

• Project Planning: Define the project scope, goals, and objectives and create detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Resource Management: Manage project teams to ensure clarity on tasks, priorities, deadlines, and foster a collaborative environment through effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issues to resolution through effective problem-solving.

• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, clearly communicating progress, risks, and outcomes to all levels across the organization.

• Change Management: Support stakeholders through transitions to ensure adoption and sustainability.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to ensure project success and alignment with strategic goals.

• Budget Management: Prepare and manage project budget, track expenses, and maintain budgetary controls throughout the project lifecycle.

• Performance Monitoring: Track project progress against the plan, monitor key performance indicators, and adjust schedules and plans, as necessary.

• Scope Management: Establish the boundaries and deliverables of a project, manage business requirements, and success criteria.

• Quality Control: Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and align to expectations standards across the organization.

You have

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a plus.

• Certifications: PMP Certification is a plus.

• 7+ years of project management and/or process improvement experience, preferably with a consulting background (Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, BMG)

• Industry acumen: Insurance (Life, Disability, Retirement, Group) / financial services (Investments - asset liability management, and fixed income.

• Leadership: Strong leadership qualities to guide and motivate project teams.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholders and team engagement.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to multi-task, manage complex projects efficiently.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and solve issues that arise during the project.

• Interpersonal: Communicate effectively, address conflict constructively, and foster teamwork.

Location 

Hybrid role - 3 days in office in the Hudson Yards office; 2 days WFH

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

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As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

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